HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - MT VERNON TEAM/JEFFERSON COUNTY - IPR#45458

Agency Mission Statement

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Highway Maintainer.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Position Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire a Highway Maintainer to perform a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance work, repair and upkeep of roads and other related structures and features.

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor, and the day-to-day guidance of the Highway Maintenance Lead/Lead Worker, performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features. Operates CDL licensed vehicles.

25%

1. In the performance of duties, operates CDL Class A licensed vehicles including maintenance trucks, pavement marking equipment, tractors, mowing machines, snow plows, salt spreaders as well as other equipment including compressors, jack hammers, generators and other equipment. Washes, greases and conducts minor repairs and preventive maintenance activities of these vehicles and equipment.

25%

2. Performs labor relating to maintenance of roadways. Repairs, replaces and patches concrete, bituminous and other roadway surfaces. Loads/unloads trucks. Spreads salt, sand, gravel and asphalt. Fills in shoulder ruts. Cleans and repairs bridges. Fills, fires and operates asphalt kettles. Fills pavement cracks and joints. Directs and controls traffic during road maintenance operations.

20%

3. During snow and ice conditions, operates snow plows and spreads salt, sand and cinders. Plows and removes snow. Responds to emergency weather situations to inspect roadways and remove hazardous material/obstacles.

10%

4. Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and right-of-way. Cuts grass, weeds and brush. Repairs and cleans culverts, drains, storm sewers, ditches and other drainage facilities. Cleans, repairs and erects signs. Digs post holes, sets or pulls posts. Repairs guardrails and fence. Chips, seals and cleans bridges. Cleans and paints bridge bearings. Paints curbs. Plants, trims and fertilizes trees and shrubbery.

5%

5. Performs routine housekeeping duties at headquarters. Cleans, maintains stockpile of materials and performs other tasks associated with the general care of headquarters.

5%

6. Removes and disposes of trash, dead animals and other debris along highways.

5%

7. Maintains on-the-job records.

5%

8. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
2. Requires possession of a Class "A" CDL with appropriate endorsements to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions.
3. Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incidents which could result in license suspension or revocation.
4. Requires ability to perform arduous labor; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to understand and carry out oral/written instructions; ability to maintain productive working relationships.
5. Requires ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, and deal with poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents, and snakes.
6. Requires ability to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, active construction sites, and roadways open to traffic.
7. Prefer experience operating snow plows.
8. Prefer experience maintaining roadways.
9. Prefer experience with maintaining roadsides.